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B5 HUW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,423 mi
Last recorded56,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HUW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 56,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 52,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 49,446 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 49,444 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 46,851 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 46,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 41,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,049 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,714 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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B5 HUW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 HUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 HUW registered?

B5 HUW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is B5 HUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 HUW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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